Blog - New Albany, IN Foot Doctor

Preventing Foot Injuries: Tips for Proper Foot Care and Injury Avoidance
posted: Dec. 01, 2023.

If you experience a foot injury, it can dramatically impact your quality of life. Depending on the injury, foot injuries can lead to loss of mobility, inability to drive, lost Read more
Foot Health for Children
posted: Aug. 01, 2023.

When you think about taking care of your child, you may not be thinking about taking care of your child’s feet. The truth is, foot health for children is important, Read more
What You Need To Know About Taking Care of Your Feet
posted: Jun. 01, 2023.

Running and staying active are healthy choices for your body and mind. The health of your feet is very important if you want to stay active. Your podiatrist can help Read more
Proactive Foot Care For Athletes
posted: Mar. 02, 2022.

Pounding pavement, intense box jumps, PR deadlifts…we couldn’t do the activities and exercise we love without healthy feet and ankles. Of course, feet and ankles are also prone to injury. Read more
High Blood Pressure and Your Feet
posted: Sep. 24, 2021.

Whether you are concerned about high blood pressure or you already have been diagnosed with this chronic condition you may be surprised to hear that it can also impact your Read more
At-Home Care for Dry Feet
posted: Feb. 01, 2021.

Dry, flaky feet are incredibly common, particularly during the cold, winter months; however, if you find yourself dealing with dry or cracked feet throughout the year, especially around the heels, Read more
Taking Care of Your Feet in the Colder Months
posted: Sep. 28, 2020.

The cold winter weather can be brutal on our skin, particularly our feet. If you find yourself dealing with dry, cracked, and painful feet every year, it’s important to understand Read more
Taking Care of Little Feet
posted: Nov. 04, 2019.

A child's feet grow rapidly during the first year, reaching almost half of their adult foot size. This is why podiatrists consider the first year to be the most important Read more
Basic Foot Care Guidelines
posted: Jul. 18, 2018.

Foot care is something that is important to your overall well-being and is something that is often overlooked. There are some basic guidelines you can follow in order to keep Read more
Choose the Best Shoes and Socks for Your Child's Developing Feet
posted: Jun. 04, 2018.

While it might not be something you think about often (or at all), the health of your child’s feet is important. Your child is growing by leaps and bounds and Read more
Athleteâ€™s Foot affects both Men and Women
posted: Aug. 22, 2016.

Contrary to popular belief, Athlete’s foot equally affects both men and women, which opposes the long heralded idea that the condition mostly affects men. According to the dermatology department at Read more
Crystal Hurdleâ€™s Toenail Fungus
posted: Jul. 18, 2016.

A woman named Crystal Hurdle recently shared her experience with toenail fungus. She admits that she put off seeing a doctor regarding her toe, because she thought it wasn’t important. Read more
Protecting Your Feet from Plantar Warts
posted: May 23, 2016.

Plantar warts are a contagious skin infection caused by the HPV virus, which thrives in environments that are warm and moist, such as public pools or locker rooms. Plantar warts Read more
Certain Exercises can strain the Feet of Overweight Children
posted: Jan. 15, 2015.

According to a study led by Australian researchers, certain exercises can put pressure on the developing feet of overweight children. Due to their tendency to have fatter and flatter feet, Read more
UK Experiencing Excess in Diabetic Amputations
posted: Nov. 18, 2014.

Information fromEngland’s NHS indicates a disturbingly alarming trend in the rare of unneeded amputations among the country’s diabetic population. Medical practitioners have been urging hospitals and NHS (National Health Services) Read more
The Correct way to Trim an Ingrown Toenail
posted: Nov. 13, 2014.

In a recent study physicists of the University of Nottingham in England took a closer look at the mechanical forces that act on fingernails and toenails—particularly the outward growth of Read more